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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,164.60, 401,795.89 and 162,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,164.60, 401,795.89 and 162,108.14 is: 223,702.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,164.60 : 401,795.89 = 162,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,164.60/401,795.89 = 162,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,164.60x = 401,795.89 × 162,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,164.60x = 65,134,384,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,134,384,387.54/291,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,702.97

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